The Crucible-Mr.Hale's Notes

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Mr. Hale's notes

It seems there is Devil at work in this small town of Salem. From what I have gathered, Mr. Parris's daughter, Betty, tried to fly, and could not bear the Lord's name. She could not wake at this time. This is fairly suspicious. I will also have to take a note of Mr. Corey's wife, as he claimed he could not pray when his wife read a book in a corner. The young girl Abigail and her friends were dancing at night, and boiling a frog. This sounds very much like witchcraft. My thoughts were confirmed when the girl Abigail accused their servant, Tituba of witchcraft. It was certainly surprising when Tituba confessed her service to the Devil. After all, even though I believe there are some unnatural spirits in this world, there is no need to look to superstition in everything unexplained in life. The devil is precise; the marks of his presence are definite as stone, as I certainly did not see any markings on any of the children. However, if one confessed it, then surely it is true. Then, the most amazing thing happened. As if to prove that Tituba was involved in witchcraft, Betty woke as I tried to lead Tituba towards the Lord, away from the Devil. I felt proud of my work done today. However, as soon as Betty woke, all the girls started to accuse women in the town of working with the Devil. I am sure this town reeks of the Devil now. I must do my work here in town and purify the citizens and lead them towards the right track.

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